Develop neighborhoods’ commitment to engage transitioning and post-discharge veteran families and assimilate them into the fabric of their community, similar to family the military family support network that facilitate families connecting quickly after relocation.

Metrics:

Measured by number of neighborhood networks actively engaging transitioning and post-discharge veteran families to connect them to community activities and organizations that support and increase their capacity to thrive.

Network examples:

Peer Networks

Civic Networks

Faith Networks

Professional Networks

Recreational Networks

Proposed Goal Two:
Connect veteran families to community events through a countywide activities/events calendar designed to foster veteran families connecting to their community.
Metrics: TBD

Proposed Goal Three:
Organize community events that provide opportunity for natural relationship building between veteran families and community organizations.
Metrics: TBD

Thinking about life after the military? Whether transitioning tomorrow or 5 years from now it’s never too early to start planning. This 1 day workshop is designed to make the transition to civilian life easier for the whole family. Receive one-on-one advice from the experts and peer support from spouses who have already transitioned out. Topics include: VA Benefits, Healthcare, Relocation, Employment, Education, Finances and more! See attached flyer for more details. Military Transition: The Spouse Edition

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The San Diego Veterans Coalition would like to get to know you and your organization! If you provide services to Veterans, their spouses, or families, plan on attending one of our meetings to see if the fit is right for you.

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The San Diego Veterans Coalition was organized in 2012, using the Collective Impact Model, and is a premier San Diego County-wide monthly convener of over 150 unique member and participating organizations, businesses, and agencies, as well as convening many of that body in our four action groups, and other activities and events. The Collective Impact Model is based on leveraging relationships with other veteran and family serving organizations so that we may provide veterans and their families with a complete array of services and other opportunities.